Volkswagen ID. Buzz

No. Volkswagen officially skipped the 2026 model year for the US, selling down 2025 inventory while preparing a model-year-2027 return. Every new ID. Buzz on a US lot in mid-2026 is a 2025 — and that's the buying opportunity: documented sell-down prices run about $15,000 under MSRP, with Pro S examples under $49,000.

Official 2025 MSRPs: $59,995 (Pro S RWD), $63,495 (Pro S Plus RWD), $67,995 (Pro S Plus 4MOTION), plus $1,550 destination; the launch 1st Edition ran $65,495-$69,995. But in mid-2026's sell-down, dealers are discounting heavily — documented Pro S sales at $48,365-$48,991, roughly $15,000 off. No federal credit applies; the discount IS the deal.

EPA-rated 234 miles for RWD models and 231 miles for the 4MOTION AWD, from a 91 kWh (86 usable) battery. That's modest for the segment price — the trade-off for the van shape — but 200 kW fast charging (10-80% in an official 26 minutes) makes road trips workable.

Yes, since November 18, 2025, via Volkswagen's $200 NACS adapter (the Buzz has a CCS1 port). Time-sensitive: first owners of 2025 models can claim a $100 rebate on that adapter, but claims must be filed by July 15, 2026.

Seven with the standard second-row bench, or six with the captain's-chair package (standard on the 4MOTION, optional on Pro S Plus). The captain's chairs cost a seat but add walk-through access and much better second-row comfort. Note the seating-related recall on 5,637 early builds — the third-row bench fit three people but had two belts; a trim-piece fix narrows it. Verify completion by VIN.

The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz starts at $59,995 for the base trim and runs up to $67,995 for the top trim, across 3 available configurations. These prices are MSRP and exclude destination fee (typically $1,000–$1,500) plus state sales tax and options.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz offers EPA-estimated range between 231 and 234 miles, depending on trim and wheel size. Real-world highway range at 70 mph is typically 10–15% lower than the EPA rating, and cold-weather range can drop an additional 20–30% in sub-freezing temperatures.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz hits 0-60 mph in 6 to 7.4 seconds depending on trim — the performance variant is the quicker of the two.

On a DC fast charger, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz goes from 10% to 80% in roughly 30 minutes. At home on a Level 2 charger (240V), a full charge typically takes 7–11 hours depending on the battery pack size. Level 1 (standard 120V outlet) is impractical for most owners — about 3–5 days for a full charge.

Yes — the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is offered in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. RWD trims are typically less expensive and slightly more efficient; AWD trims add a second motor for better traction in snow/rain and faster acceleration.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz seats 7 across two or three rows depending on configuration. The third row is best suited for kids or short-trip adults — legroom is tight for larger passengers on long drives.

No. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (IRC §30D) expired on September 30, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — no new EVs purchased on or after October 1, 2025 qualify. State incentives remain available: see our /deals page for current rebates in California, Maine, Colorado, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and other states. The Section 30C EV Charger Tax Credit (for home charger installation) expired June 30, 2026 — if your charger was placed in service on or before that date, you can still claim it (30% up to $1,000) on your 2026 return via IRS Form 8911.

Real-world data from EV fleets suggests modern lithium-ion EV batteries (2020+) retain roughly 85–90% of their original capacity at 100,000 miles and 80–85% at 200,000 miles — comfortably above the 70% State-of-Health threshold most manufacturer battery warranties guarantee. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz comes with a battery warranty (typically 8–10 years / 100,000+ miles) that covers defects and excessive capacity loss during that window.